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Alan Wake – in the classroom (part 6)

Kristian Still 15 Aug ’13 21 Apr ’20

In a perfect world I would have photographs and student testimonies to share with you how well the launch went. I am sorry to let you down. You will have to take my word for it and a few analytic …

Alan Wake – bringing it together (part 5)

Kristian Still 26 Jun ’13 15 Aug ’13

It has been a busy few weeks and the project development has slowed down a little. On the plus side, Kelvin has managed to make real headway with the 4 station Xbox cabinet with the help of some sixth formers… …

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Alan Wake hardware choices (part 4)

Kristian Still 18 Jun ’13 15 Aug ’13

Gaming in school – for literacy? Gaming for literacy is not any easy sell to other staff, before you have had a proven track record of success with students, but as they say ‘Man cannot discover new oceans unless he …

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Alan Wake (part 3)

Kristian Still 17 Jun ’13 15 Aug ’13

The script for Alan Wake is amazing. It is even more impressive when the sound effects and background audio adds depth to the experience. Playing on the Xbox just amplified the experience. What is more, I have learnt a little …

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Wake-ing a thirst for literacy (part 2)

Kristian Still 11 Jun ’13 15 Aug ’13

Having only assumed the role of English teacher fairly recently, I typically have to read for the very first time, the text I am about to teach, for the very first time, a few weeks before the term starts. Being …

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Wake-ing a thirst for literacy (part 1)

Kristian Still 9 Jun ’13 21 Apr ’20

I had been on the look out for a cinematic, highly narrative video-game title to re-purpose as a writing stimulus for some time now, inspired by Tim Ryland’s use of Myst and following on from the success of using US …

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The fabric of who’s who in NWH

Kristian Still 17 Jul ’23 26 Jul ’23

When it doesn’t turn out right, try turning left. Forced to take a left turn I have bumped into some old friends, made some new friends and started exploring some new things. It re-started with Dr Michael Mosley Dr Mosley …

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I am going nuts – losing fifty pounds Day #62

Kristian Still 12 Jul ’23 16 Aug ’23

I am going nuts. And seeds. And whole food plant-based and flexi too. Somewhat going ‘Mediterranean‘ and enjoying more fish (even if there are a few question marks over the widely promoted benefits of fish) and keeping it all very …